ICS Staff, Author at Illinois Chiropractic Society

Authorized Relative Certification

Posted by ICS Staff | Dec 1, 2011 | Business Forms and Templates, Compliance, Members Only, zall | 0 |

Handling the release of a deceased patient’s medical records relies on a number of laws including HIPAA. Here are the key components to providing information legally to surviving relatives.

Healing Hands 4 Heroes

Posted by ICS Staff | Nov 1, 2011 | ICS Message, Members Only, zall | 0 |

The Illinois Chiropractic Society is proud to be working with Army OneSource to raise awareness of the unique challenges of Military life on our Service Members and their Families and to address the growing need for accessible health services. The program, titled “Healing Hands 4 Heroes,” invites chiropractors to learn about the stresses and challenges our service members and their families are facing as a result of multiple deployments. Thanks to the Congress of Chiropractic State Associations (COCSA), Healing Hands 4 Heroes is spreading across the nation.

Jerry Rice Credits Chiropractic

Posted by ICS Staff | Oct 1, 2011 | ICS Message, zall | 0 |

In an article printed by the Chicago Sun-Times on Sunday, NFL Hall of Famer and current spokesman for the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, Jerry Rice, credited chiropractic for extending his career. After suffering lower back stiffness, team member Roger Craig suggested he visit a chiropractor.

Lost or Stolen Records

Posted by ICS Staff | Oct 1, 2011 | Compliance, Documentation, Electronic Health Records, Frequently Asked Questions, HIPAA, zall | 0 |

Breach of health information security has both regulatory and financial liability consequences. Under federal privacy laws and rules, the loss or theft of records would be considered a breach of HIPAA. The doctor is required to:

Accountability Care Organization: Final Rule Released

Posted by ICS Staff | Oct 1, 2011 | ICS Message, Insurance, zall | 0 |

The Illinois Chiropractic Society diligently watches and responds to governmental rule change proposals. Over the last year, CMS has issued proposed rules for the CMS Shared Savings/Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Program, and the ICS has responded, along with many of our state and national association brethren.

Work Comp Update 2011

Posted by ICS Staff | Sep 1, 2011 | ICS Message, Legislative, Work Comp and PI, zall | 0 |

Today (September 1, 2011) many parts of the new Workers’ Compensation Act take effect and the ICS wants to ensure you know what changes occur, and what steps you need to take. Already our office has received phone calls from doctors with stories of employers claiming chiropractic ineligibility. So first, I would print out an updated Workers’ Compensation Handbook to distribute to your patients and for your own records:

Posture

Posted by ICS Staff | Aug 1, 2011 | Clinical, Orthopedic, zall | 0 |

Posture is affected by the body’s response to the position of the head as it relates to the center of gravity. Posture defines the interrelationship between muscle and skeletal tissue.

A Breath of Fresh Air

Posted by ICS Staff | Aug 1, 2011 | ICS Message, Legislative, zall | 0 |

For years many chiropractic physicians in the state have been utilizing oxygen therapies within their offices. In fact, the FDA has approved hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat more than a dozen health problems. Although this was previously believed to be within the chiropractic scope of practice by the Department of Professional Regulation and the Illinois Chiropractic Society, an FDA opinion was recently brought to light classifying “any inhaled oxygen” as a prescription drug. This resulted in over 30 chiropractic physicians in Illinois to be brought before the disciplinary board last year for treatments that were previously believed to be within scope.